Mr. Kyle E. Cordova is a globally recognized materials chemist and innovation leader dedicated to using science for sustainable development. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AquaPoro Technologies, Inc., a company pioneering atmospheric water-harvesting technologies that extract clean drinking water from air using advanced porous materials. AquaPoro’s devices aim to provide safe water access in water-scarce regions, including refugee camps and underserved communities. The innovation was featured in UNICEF’s Innovation 30 as one of the world’s most promising climate resilience technologies.

Prior to AquaPoro, Mr. Cordova served as Executive Director for Scientific Research at Jordan’s Royal Scientific Society, and as Senior Assistant for Scientific Affairs to HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, where he championed research capacity-building and science policy in the Middle East. He previously held the role of Associate Director at the Berkeley Global Science Institute and was a senior researcher in Prof. Omar Yaghi’s laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley, contributing to global efforts in reticular chemistry and materials for energy and environmental applications.

Mr. Cordova has published over 55 peer-reviewed papers, including in Nature and Science journals, with more than 22,000 citations. He is a recipient of the UK Royal Academy of Engineering’s Leaders in Innovation Fellowship, recognizing his entrepreneurial contributions to solving global water challenges.

He holds a Master’s degree in Inorganic Chemistry from UCLA and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Political Science from San Diego State University. Mr. Cordova continues to advise institutions and mentor young scientists globally, with a focus on translating scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact.